Merle E. Wells's obituary , Passed away on December 12, 2021 in Hawarden, Iowa

Merle E. Wells

September 1, 1928 - December 12, 2021 (93 years old)

Hawarden, Iowa

Merle E. Wells's obituary , Passed away on December 12, 2021 in Hawarden, Iowa

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Porter Funeral Home

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Merle E. Wells

September 1, 1928 - December 12, 2021 (93 years old)

Hawarden, Iowa

Merle E. Wells Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Merle E. Wells of Hawarden, Iowa, born in Ireton, Iowa, who passed away on December 12, 2021, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Merle E. Wells to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Wells and Katherine Alice Wells (McDougal); his wife Beverly Hendricks; his sons, Ken and Jim; and his siblings, Milt, Charles, Allen, Willis, Mildred Vander Hamm, Shirley Schnee and Kathy Boddy.

He is survived by: his children, Frank Schuller (Lorrie) of Hawarden, IA, Vicki Schuller of Madison, NE, Dan Wells (Silvia) of Omaha, NE, Chuck Wells (Chris Sands) of Loomis, CA and Brad Wells (Karen) of Monett, MO; his daughter-in-law Chris Wells of Omaha, NE; his sister-in-law Lorraine Wells of Ireton, IA; his grandchildren, Frank Jr. (Jennifer), Melissa (John), Wayne (Gretchen), Matthew, Nicole (Tyler), Kassie (Chris), Kendra (Pat), Charlene (Jake), Nathan (Amanda), Kyra (Pirooz), Kyle, Amanda (Chris) and Joseph (Jessika); and his nieces and nephews, Pam (Keith) and Shelley (Nathan). He is also survived by 23 great grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorial contributions be made to Ireton United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice in his name.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Porter Funeral Home



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Dec 16

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Dec 16

Visitation

Ireton United Methodist Church
502 Ash St, Ireton, IA 51027

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Dec 16

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Ireton United Methodist Church
502 Ash St, Ireton, IA 51027

Fri

Dec 17

Funeral service

Ireton United Methodist Church
502 Ash St, Ireton, IA 51027

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